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Introduction Index Important notes AMILO Pro Preparing the notebook for use Working with the notebook Operating manual Security functions Connecting external devices Settings in BIOS Setup Troubleshooting and tips Memory expansion Technical data January 2004 edition
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Contents Innovative technology ... .................................................................................................................1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2 Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3 Safety notes .............................................................
Contents Hard disk......................................................................................................................................... 28 Optical drive .................................................................................................................................... 29 Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD).................................................................................................... 29 DVD drive..................................................................
Contents Memory expansion ........................................................................................................................57 Installing/removing memory.............................................................................................................57 Technical data................................................................................................................................59 Notebook ......................................................................
Innovative technology ... and ergonomic design make your AMILO Pro the ideal user-friendly and reliable notebook. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use your notebook for the first time. Depending on the initial configuration, the main memory of your notebook can be upgraded to 128 1024 Mbyte with a 128, 256 or 512 Mbyte memory module. Depending on the variant, your notebook is shipped with a DVD drive or a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD).
Innovative technology ... Notational conventions The following symbols are used in this manual: ! Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the notebook, or endanger your life. i Indicates important information which is required to use the system properly. ► Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.
Important notes Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. In addition, the manufacturer's notes contain helpful information about your notebook. Safety notes ! Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety and Ergonomics" manual and in the following safety notes. Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.
Important notes In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for the classification as a pollutant. Cd Hg Pb • Cadmium Mercury Lead Your notebook is equipped with security functions that offer you a high level of security according to a multi-level concept. Detailed information can be found in "Security functions" chapter. This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment.
Important notes Manufacturer’s notes Energy saving If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off. Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see section "Working with the notebook"). The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Important notes Recycling and disposal Do not throw batteries or accumulators into the household waste. Our devices are mostly produced of materials that can be turned over for proper recycling. The device may be taken back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
Important notes Transporting the notebook Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook. Before you travel • • Back up important data stored on your hard disk. • If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated with the local mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook.
Important notes Cleaning the notebook ► Switch the notebook off. ► Pull the power plug of the network adapter out of the mains outlet. ► Remove the battery. ! Do not clean any interior parts yourself; leave this job to a service technician. Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic. The use of improper cleaning agents can damage the markings on the keyboard and the notebook, the paintwork of the device or the device itself.
Preparing the notebook for use ! Please take note of the information in the "Important notes" chapter. You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled. When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the battery's life by enabling the system's energy saving functions.
Preparing the notebook for use Connecting the power adapter ! Please take note of the information in the section "Selecting a location". The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it. The power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook is connected to the power adapter.
Preparing the notebook for use Switching on the notebook ► Slide the release button (1) to the right and open the LCD panel (2). ► Press the ON/OFF switch. 2 1 The power-on indicator lights up. ! i After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically carried out. Never switch the notebook off during the self-test. If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in order to start the operating system password.
Working with the notebook This chapter describes the basics for operating your notebook. Please see the "Connecting external devices" chapter for instructions on how to connect devices such as a printer to the notebook. ! Please take note of the information in the "Important notes" chapter. Views In this section the various hardware components of your notebook are introduced. You can open an overview of the displays and connections of the notebook.
Working with the notebook Front 1 2 3 1 = Screen lock 2 = Status indicators 3 = Loudspeakers Right side panel 1 1 = Microphone jack 2 = Headphones port 14 2 3 4 3 = PC card slot 4 = Modem port A26391-K147-Z120-1-7619
Working with the notebook Left side panel 2 3 1 4 1 = Optical drive 2 = Drive indicator 3 = Insert/eject button of optical drive 4 = Opening for manual ejection Back panel 1 1 = Kensington Lock 2 = DC jack (DC IN) 3 = Monitor port A26391-K147-Z120-1-7619 2 3 4 5 6 4 = Parallel port 5 = LAN connector 6 = USB ports 15
Working with the notebook Under side 5 1 4 3 1 = Hard disk 2 = Lock for battery lock 3 = Battery release latch 2 4 = Battery 5 = Memory cover Status indicators The status indicators provide information about the status of the power supply, the drives and the keyboard functions.
Working with the notebook The meanings of the symbols are as follows: Power-on indicator • • • The indicator is green: The notebook is on. The indicator lights orange: The notebook is in energy-saving mode. The indicator is dark: The notebook is switched off. Hard disk indicator The indicator flashes green when the hard disk is accessed. Battery indicator • The indicator is green: The battery is fully charged, and the power adapter is connected.
Working with the notebook Keyboard i The keyboard of your notebook is subject to continuous wear due to normal use. The keyboard markings are subjected to particularly high loads. The keyboard markings can wear off in the course of using the notebook. The keyboard has been designed to provide all the functions of an enhanced keyboard. Some enhanced keyboard functions are mapped with key combinations. The following description of keys and key combinations refers to Windows.
Working with the notebook Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e. up, down, left, or right. Pause key Pause Break The Pause key temporarily suspends display output. Output will resume when you press any other key. Function keys Function keys (do not mix up with Fn key) are the 12 keys on the top of keyboard.
Working with the notebook Virtual numeric keypad The keyboard of your notebook does not have a number block. To provide the convenience of a numeric keypad, your keyboard is equipped with a virtual numeric keypad. The special keys of the virtual numeric keypad are recognisable by the numbers and symbols printed in the upper right corner of each key (see the illustrations that follow). ( / 7 8 { [ U 1 ) = 9 ] 0 } O P I J K M ; µ , 7 2 : .
Working with the notebook Key combinations The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows. Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers. The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions.
Working with the notebook Ctrl Halting the current operation C + This key combination can be used to halt an operation instantly without clearing the keyboard buffer. Backtab (Shift+Tab) + This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop. Windows key combinations + Opening Windows Explorer E This key combination opens Windows Explorer. + Opening "Run" dialog box R This key combination opens the Run dialog box.
Working with the notebook Touchpad and touchpad buttons ! Keep the touchpad clean, protect it from dirt, liquids, and grease. Do not use the touchpad if your fingers are dirty. Do not rest heavy objects (e.g. books) on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons. The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. The touchpad buttons allow the selection and execution of commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional mouse.
Working with the notebook Scrolling up ► Press the upper side of the touchpad scroll button to scroll up. The information/texts above the display area appear. Scrolling down ► Press the lower side of the touchpad scroll button to scroll down. The information/texts below the display area appear. Closed cover switch The lid switch is a contact switch that causes the notebook to switch into the Standby mode when the LCD screen is folded closed. You can set the lid switch under Windows XP.
Working with the notebook Synchronising the display on the LCD screen and an external monitor Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and an external monitor. If the picture does not appear correctly on the LCD monitor, press the key combination Fn + F5 several times, or switch the external monitor off and then on again. This achieves good picture synchronisation.
Working with the notebook To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery should be completely discharged and then fully recharged. If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never store the batteries in the unit. i Monitoring the battery charging level Power management includes a "battery charge meter" located in the task bar. When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
Working with the notebook Inserting battery a ► Position the battery at the edge of the casing (a). ► Tilt and put the battery into the battery compartment. Performing the battery learning cycle The battery contains electronics that continuously monitor the battery charging level and display the current charging level. To compensate for measuring errors in the electronics, and because the chemical properties of the battery change over time, the electronics must be recalibrated regularly.
Working with the notebook Energy saving functions The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work longer when using the battery before having to recharge it. i If you are connected to a network or use an integrated modem, PC LAN card, or PC modem card, we advise against enabling an energy saving mode. This could lead to an interruption of your network connection.
Working with the notebook Optical drive Your notebook is delivered with an optical drive. Depending on the variant, your notebook is equipped with a DVD drive or a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD). Optical drives can either only read or both read and write different optical data storage media. The meaning of the respective optical data storage media is described in the following: CD-ROM Abbreviation for Compact Disc - Read Only Memory.
Working with the notebook Handling CD/DVDs From this point all different optical data storage media will be referred to as CD/DVDs; the writeable optical data storage media are called blanks. ! i Observe the following when handling CD/DVDs: • • Avoid touching the surface of a CD/DVD. Handle CDs/DVDs only by their edges! • • Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibration and direct sunlight! Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases.
Working with the notebook Manual removal (emergency removal) In the event of a power failure or damage to the drive it may be necessary to manually remove the CD/DVD. ► Switch the notebook off. ► Press a pen or a piece of wire (e.g. a paper clip) firmly into the opening. The drive tray is unlocked. You can now pull the drive tray out of the drive. Regional codes for DVD films and DVD players DVD films and DVD players (e.g. the optical drive of your notebook) are always provided with a regional code.
Working with the notebook Adjusting AutoPlay function of optical drive With the AutoPlay function you can specify whether or not a program or action is to be run/carried out depending on the CD/DVD content type of Windows XP. For example, you can specify that when an Audio CD is inserted, the Media Player is automatically started and automatically plays the Audio CD. You can set the AutoPlay function of the optical drive according to your needs.
Working with the notebook 5 4 6 7 1 2 3 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= 6= 7= Insertion direction Label area Write protection tab for a 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk Identification of a 1.44 MB floppy disk or write protect switch on a 120 MB floppy disk Eject button for inserted floppy disks Disk is write-protected Disk is not write-protected To insert a diskette ► Push the floppy disk into the drive in the insertion direction (1) until it engages. The label should be facing upward.
Working with the notebook PC cards Two PC card slots enable the device to operate two type II PC cards or one type III PC card (CardBus or PCMCIA). ! Consult the documentation supplied by the PC card's manufacturer and follow the instructions provided. Never use force when inserting or removing a PC card. Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the PC card slot. Installing a PC card i ► Insert the PC card, contacts first, into the slot guide.
Working with the notebook Removing a PC card Use the small PC card icon located in your task bar to stop the card. ► Click on the PC card icon in the task bar with the right mouse button. ► Select PC card Properties. ► Select the card you wish to stop and click on Stop. Wait for the dialogue box which tells you that it is now safe to remove the PC card. ► Press the eject button (1). The PC card will project further out of the notebook's case.
Working with the notebook Integrated 56k modem The integrated 56k modem supports data communication applications, such as: • Modem operation: High-speed downloads at up to 56,000 bit/s (V.90). Downward-compatible to V.34 modems. • • Fax mode: Transmitting and receiving at up to 14,400 bit/s Simple country adaptation with programme The modem complies with the EU Directive 91/263/EEC (Telecommunications terminal equipment directive) and has been checked in agreement with the guideline TBR-21.
Security functions Your notebook enables you to protect your system and personal data in a number of ways against unauthorised access. By combining these options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system. In this chapter you will learn which security functions your notebook is equipped with, which advantages these functions offer you and how to configure and use them. ! Please consider that in the case of improper use, you yourself will also be unable to access your system and your data.
Security functions Password protection for the operating system With corresponding settings in the BIOS Setup you can block starting of the operating system. Only those who know the supervisor or user password can access the system. Password protection for your hard disk By activating the hard disk protection in the BIOS Setup you prevent unauthorised access to the hard disk drive.
Security functions Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup ! i Before using the various options of password protection for your data security in the BIOS Setup, please note the following hints: • Please keep in mind your passwords in any case, as you will not be able to access your BIOS Setup and/or your system any longer, if you forget both the user password and the supervisor password. The loss of passwords is not a warranty case and is therefore subject to charge.
Security functions Change supervisor or user password ► Open the BIOS Setup again and there the Security menu. ► When changing the password, proceed exactly as for password assignment. You can only change the supervisor password when you have logged into the BIOS Setup with the supervisor password. Cancelling passwords To cancel a password (without setting a new password) run the following steps: ► Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu.
Security functions Deactivating system protection ► Call BIOS Setup and select the Security menu. ► Mark the Password on Boot field and press the Enter key. ► Select Disabled and press the Enter key. If you do not want to make any other settings, you can exit BIOS Setup. ► Select the Exit Saving Changes option in the Exit menu. The notebook reboots and there is no longer any password protection for the operating system.
Connecting external devices ! Under all circumstances, please observe the safety notes provided in the "Important notes" chapter. Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it. Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm. Do not pull on the cable when disconnecting a cable. Always take hold of the actual plug.
Connecting external devices Connecting an external monitor An external monitor can be connected to the notebook. ► Using the Fn + F5 key combination you can switch back and forth between the external monitor and the LCD screen. ► If your notebook is equipped with a TFT monitor, you can display the same picture on the external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously. ► Switch off the notebook and the external monitor. ► Connect the external monitor to the monitor port on your notebook.
Connecting external devices Connecting USB devices On the USB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem). USB devices are hot-pluggable. This allows cables from USB devices to be connected and disconnected with the system switched on. i Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices. ► Connect the data cable to the external device. ► Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook.
Settings in BIOS Setup In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. The settings can only be changed via the keyboard. When it is delivered, the notebook is set to factory default settings. You can change these settings in BIOS Setup. Any changes you make take effect as soon as you save and quit the BIOS Setup.
Settings in BIOS Setup Operating BIOS Setup i Press the F1 key to display help on the operation of BIOS Setup. The description of the individual settings is shown in the right-hand window of the BIOS Setup. You can revert to the default settings for the BIOS Setup menu you are currently in, by using the F9 function key. ► Use the cursor key or to select the menu you wish to access to make changes. ► Press the Enter key. The menu is displayed on the screen.
Troubleshooting and tips ! Take note of the safety hints in the "Important notes" chapter, when you connect or disconnect cables. If a fault occurs, try to correct it as described. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as follows: ► Make a note of the steps and the circumstances that led to the fault. Also make a note of any error messages displayed. ► Switch the notebook off. ► Contact your sales outlet or our customer service centre.
Troubleshooting and tips The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank If your LCD screen remains blank this may be due to the following: Monitor is switched off ► Press a key or enter the password External monitor or television set connected ► Set the setting Display Settings in the menu Advanced - Video Features of the BIOS-Setup to LCD. The LCD screen is difficult to read Reflection ► Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen.
Troubleshooting and tips The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (under Windows) The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the application programme. ► Terminate the application programme in Windows with Alt + F4 . If the fault continues to occur after ending the programme, switch over to the notebook's internal LCD screen with Fn + F5 and carry out the following routine: ► Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution.
Troubleshooting and tips The notebook stops working The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode ► Exit the Standby mode or the Suspend mode (switch on the notebook). An application programme has caused the malfunction ► Close the application programme or restart the notebook by switching it on/off or with a warm boot. The battery is dead ► Charge the battery. or ► Install a charged battery. or ► Connect the power adapter to the notebook.
Troubleshooting and tips The DVD film does not continue to play Should the picture freeze when playing some DVD films, deactivate the accelerated hardware decryption (it is activated in the default setting; this can be recognised from the checkmark in the corresponding checkbox). ► Open the drive tray. ► Place the DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards. ► Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place. ► Wait until the WinDVD starts.
Troubleshooting and tips Error messages on the screen This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup. Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation. Setup Warning Invalid Password This message is displayed following password entry. ► Press the key combination Fn + PadLK . ► Re-enter the password once. If the problem persists, contact your sales office or our hotline/help desk.
Troubleshooting and tips Extended memory failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz zzzz When testing the extended memory an error has resulted at the address xxxx. ► Check whether the additional memory module has been inserted correctly. If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our hotline/help desk. Failure Fixed Disk n The settings of the hard disk drive are incorrect. ► Start the BIOS Setup (IDE Adapter 0 Master submenu) and select the correct settings.
Troubleshooting and tips nnnnK Shadow RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz ► Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk. System battery is dead - Replace and run SETUP ► Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk. System cache error - Cache disabled ► Contact your sales outlet or our hotline/help desk. nnnnK System RAM failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits: zzzz If the error message appears repeatedly, please contact the place of purchase or our hotline/help desk.
Memory expansion Depending on the upgrade level, your notebook is equipped with a 128MB, 256MB or 512MB memory module. ! The notebook must be switched off when installing/removing the memory modules, it must not be in Suspend mode. Use only memory expansions which have been released for your notebook (128, 256, or 512 Mbyte modules, PC 266 DDR SO DIMM, 200 pin JEDEC). Never use force when installing or removing memory modules. Make sure that foreign objects do not fall into the memory module compartment.
Memory expansion Removing a memory module 3 ► 2 1 Carefully push the two mounting clips outwards (1). The memory module will flap upward (2). ► Pull the memory module out of its slot in the direction of the arrow (3). ► Insert the memory module with the contacts and the recess (a) facing the slot (1). ► Carefully push the memory module downwards until you feel it latch into place (2).
Technical data Notebook Processor: Intel Mobile Pentium 4-M; Intel Celeron Main memory (SO DIMM 3.3 V): Maximum 1 Gbyte PC 266 DDR SO DIMM 2 slots for 128, 256 or 512 Mbyte modules JEDEC 200-pin; of these one slot is available for upgrading the memory. Possible drives: • • Hard disk drive Optical drive Electrical data Regulations complied with: CE, Energy Star Maximum power draw: (notebook on with battery charging) 65 W LCD screen Display diagonal: • • 14.
Technical data Slots PC Card slots (CardBus/PCMCIA): PCMCIA 2 x Type II or 1 x Type III Ports • Parallel port: • • • • • • Monitor port: Microphone jack: USB (Universal Serial Bus) LAN connector: Modem port: Kensington Lock 25-pin female connector, bi-directional, ECP capable 15-pin female connector connector, mono triple Female connector, RJ-45 Female connector, RJ-11 Environmental conditions Environment class 7K1 Environment class 7M2 DIN IEC 721 DIN IEC 721 Temperature: Operating (7K1) Transpo
Index 56k modem 36 A Acoustic warnings 54 Alt Gr key 18 Anti-theft protection 39 Audio adjusting the volume 36 ports 35, 47 Audio devices, connecting 45 AutoPlay function 32 B Backtab 22 Battery 16 charging 25 disposal 6 installing 27 learning cycle 27, 28 lifetime 25 lock 16 monitoring the charging level 26 removing 27 self-discharge 6, 25 storing 6, 26 technical data 60 Battery charge metre 26 Battery charging level, monitoring 26 Battery indicator 17 Battery maintenance 25 Beep, error message 53 BIOS pas
Index External devices, connecting 43 External monitor connecting 44 no screen display 51 remains blank 51 screen display drifts 51 selecting the display 21, 25 synchronising the display 21, 25 F First time switching on 10 Floppy disk inserting 33 removing 33 working with 33 write-protection 33 Floppy disk drive 32 Front, view 14 Function keys 19 H Halt an operation 22 Hard disk 16, 29 restoring the contents 49 Hard disk indicator 17 Hardware, configuring 47 Headphone port 14, 43 Hole for manual ejection 1
Index N Notational conventions 2 Notebook not starting 52 setting up 9 stops working 52 switching off 11 switching on 11 switching on for the first time 10 Notebook, operating 13 Notes, important 3 Numeric keypad 20 O ON/OFF switch 13 switching off 11 switching on 11 Open notebook, view 13 Opening Windows Explorer 22 Opening dialog box Find 22 Run 22 System properties 22 Operating system, restoring 49 Operation, preparing for 10 Optical data storage media handling 30 overview 29 Optical drive 15, 29 AutoPl
Index Travel preparations 7 Trouble, correction 49 Troubleshooting 49 U Underside, view 16 USB devices connecting 45 software 45 USB port 15, 43, 45 V VGA port, see monitor port View front 14 left-hand side 15 open notebook 13 rear 15 right-hand side 14 underside 16 W Windows logo keys 19 Windows XP 28 Write protection, floppy disk 33, 34 64 A26391-K147-Z120-1-7619
